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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.74, 23,111.92 and 9,194.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.74, 23,111.92 and 9,194.12 is: 12,687.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.74 : 23,111.92 = 9,194.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.74/23,111.92 = 9,194.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.74x = 23,111.92 × 9,194.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.74x = 212,493,765.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,493,765.91/16,747.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,687.91

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